Amun
Amun is the hidden god of Thebes who becomes king of the Egyptian gods and is fused with the sun as Amun-Ra. His name means the hidden one, he has no visible image, and the tradition insists that he hears the petitions of the poor, which is why he was loved rather than merely obeyed.
Correspondences
- Planetary Correspondence
- Sun
Offerings
- Offerings
- BreadBeerIncenseWaterGooseFrankincense
Sacred timing
Symbols and forms
- Alternate Names
- AmonAmmonAmun-Ra
- Gender Expression
- Masculine
- Titles
- The Hidden OneKing of the GodsLord of the Two Lands
- Symbols
- Two plumesRamGoose
Practice
- Invocation Approach
- ToneHidden sovereignAddressAmunThe Hidden OneKing of the GodsRelationshipThe king of the gods who is never seenWarningHe listens to the poor which is why he was lovedResonanceThose who rule those who pray without status
- Modern Practice
Amun is called on in silence and in matters of rule and creation, and his sanctuary at Karnak was approached through increasing darkness. His practice is the honest petition made without status.
Nature and meaning
- Domain
- The hiddenKingshipThe airCreationThe stateMysteryThe poor
- Mythology Summary
Amun is the hidden god of Thebes who becomes king of the Egyptian gods and is fused with the sun as Amun-Ra. His name means the hidden one, he has no visible image, and the tradition insists that he hears the petitions of the poor, which is why he was loved rather than merely obeyed.
Details
- Correspondences
- ColorsYellowWhitePale blueScentsFrankincenseMyrrhKyphiMetalsGoldBrassAnimalsRamGooseBull
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